Society

Porto Municipal Gallery attracts record visitor numbers

Porto Municipal Gallery hosted 97 million visits in 2016, shattering this past two years' record. These record breaking numbers demonstrate the ongoing enthusiasm for the gallery's exhibitions.

Teatro Campo Alegre invites you to classic movie time with Paris, Texas

This is a great opportunity for classic film fans to watch Wim Wenders' Paris Texas in the big screen at Teatro Campo Alegre, February 16th, at 10 pm. Saturdays and Sundays there is also a film screening at 3:30 pm.

European Commission looks for entrepreneurial ideas at Porto Innovation Hub

Friday, February 17th, between 10 am and 12 am, Porto Innovation Hub auditorium will feature an information event on "Entrepreneurship Grant Programme 2017" sponsored by the European Commission Representation in Portugal.

Contemporary dance evening in the penumbra at Rivoli this Friday

Friday, 17th February, Companhia Instável features "La Nuit Tous Les Chats Sont Gris" (All cats are grey in the dark), choreographed by Laurence Yadi and Nicolas Cantillon, at teatro Rivoli.

Amor Electro perform tonight at Coliseu do Porto

Celebrate Valentine's day at Coliseu and see Amor Electro in concert with your better-half. The show is scheduled for 10 pm. The band's music style combines modernity and tradition, Portuguese popular roots and electronic music.

The Best Building of the Year is right next door

The Leixões Cruise Terminal was elected "Building of the Year 2017" by the prestigious ArchDaily, the most trafficked architectural website on the planet.

Companhia Instável features "La nuit tous les chats sont gris" at Rivoli

The Companhia Instável presents a contemporary choreography inspired by the saying "All cats are grey in the dark", which premieres Friday, February 17th at 9:30 pm.

University of Porto is the number one choice for International students

University of Porto is the number one choice for International students in Portugal, with a cohort of approximately 31,000, of which around 13% are international students from countries from all around the globe.

Anthony Bourdain is in Porto to film Parts Unknown for CNN

Anthony Bourdain is in Porto to film an episode of "Parts Unknown" for CNN. Bourdain visited Porto and sampled classic Porto cuisine, including tripe and lamprey.

European Best Destination says Porto is planting seeds and congratulates Rui Moreira on his official Facebook page

The Best European Destination Official Website congratulated Rui Moreira on his official Facebook page by saying "Congratulations to all those who put Porto in the light, every day".